Bell X-5 No. 1
The first Bell X-5, serial 50-1838, made its first flight on 20 June 1951 and became the primary aircraft for the initial Air Force and NACA variable-sweep research flights.
Identity
- Aliases
- X-5 No. 150-1838Bell X-5 50-1838
- Name
- Bell X-5 No. 1
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- The first Bell X-5, serial 50-1838, made its first flight on 20 June 1951 and became the primary aircraft for the initial Air Force and NACA variable-sweep research flights.
- First Flight Date
- 1951-06-20
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 7, 2026 at 03:17:28 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 7, 2026 at 03:17:28 UTC
Other
- Serial Number
- 50-1838
- Vehicle Code
- X-5 No. 1